Vilasrao

Vilasrao is a masculine given name of Indian origin, commonly used in the state of Maharashtra. It is a compound form often associated with Marathi naming conventions, where Vilas is a given element meaning grace, charm, or splendor, and Rao is a suffix that appears in many Indian names. The name is used across Marathi-speaking communities and can appear as a single given name or as part of a compound name.

The most widely cited bearer of the name is Vilasrao Deshmukh (1945–2012), a prominent Indian politician from the Indian National Congress. He served as Chief Minister of Maharashtra in two terms, from 1999 to 2003 and from 2004 to 2008, and later held ministerial positions at the central government level. Deshmukh was a notable figure in Maharashtra politics and was the father of film actor Riteish Deshmukh. The name Vilasrao thus carries recognition in Indian political and public life, while continuing to be used more broadly as a given name in Marathi-speaking communities.